The Special Task Force in Plateau State, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), on Friday banned the use of tricycle within Jos/environs after 9pm. The Commander of OPSH, Major General Rogers Nicholas said this while briefing journalists at the OPSH’s headquarters in Jos. Nicholas said fleeing terrorists may settle among the people, posing threats to their lives... Read More

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July 14, 2013

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8 kidnapped victims rescued, suspects arrested in Plateau

by Rachel Ogbu Special Task Force (SPF) has rescued eight kidnapped victims in Jos on Saturday, new reports say. During a raid of a hotel in Jos North by a combined team of STF patrol comprising soldiers and policemen of victims who were kept awaiting ransom for their rescue were freed. According to reports, STF... Read More

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July 4, 2013

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100 militants killed in Plateau – Special Task Force

by Rachel Ogbu Speaking in Jos on Wednesday, Commander of the Special Task Force, Maj. Gen. Henry Ayoola, has revealed his unit killed 100 militiamen that were attacking some villages in the southern part of Plateau State and they have now secured the entire stretch of the senatorial zone against future attacks. “So far, we... Read More

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June 29, 2013

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Terrible: 48 people killed in fresh Plateau clashes

by Rachel Ogbu 28 people have been killed in a pre-dawn attack, Thursday, on some communities in Langtang South Local Government area of Plateau State, Media Officer of the Special Task Force, Capt. Salisu Mustapha has said. He also announced that 20 insurgents were also killed in a cross fire with soldiers. In a statement in... Read More

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March 27, 2013

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Anarchy: Gunmen kill dozens, burn houses down in Plateau – Police

by Rachel Ogbu Two communities, Dak and Attakar in Ganawuri district of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State were attacked by gunmen Tuesday morning reportedly setting the towns on fire. A member representing Riyom Constituency in the state House of Assembly, Daniel Dem, said that dozens of people were feared dead and homes were burnt to... Read More

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November 21, 2012

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Gunmen go on rampage, kill 12 cows in Plateau

by Isi Esene The strategy employed by terrorists in Northern Nigeria continue to evolve with yesterday’s killing of cows around the now notorious Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. According to a statement signed by Captain Salisu Mustapher on behalf of the Special Task Force (STF) on Jos crisis, personnel of the STF received a report of... Read More

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October 30, 2012

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There is no cover-up on Ribadu Report – Abati

by Hauwa Gambo The Presidency yesterday denied suggestions that it was forced to direct that the report of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu’s Petroleum Revenue Special Task Force be submitted on Friday because of its leakage. “It is very obvious that people are trying to politicise such a thing that does not require politics,” said Reuben Abati,... Read More

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July 11, 2012

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A nation at war: More villages razed in Plateau

by Isi Esene After the attack on several villages in Barkin Ladi over the weekend which led to the death of several people including a senator, Gyang Dantong, the Special Task Force (STF) through its spokesman, Colonel Salisu Mustapha had assured residents of the safety of lives and property. Mustapha told reporters they have been able to neutralise 21 of... Read More

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July 9, 2012

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64 killed, 50 burnt to their death: The weekend of Sorrow and Blood on the Plateau

by Isi Esene It was a weekend we would like to forget as a senator, Gyang Dantong, and the Majority Leader of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Gyang Fulani, were killed while attending the mass burial of about sixty four victims who have earlier been murdered by men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen in... Read More

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July 8, 2012

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Fulani herdsmen and the Special Task Force clash in Jos killing about 10 people

by Chi Ibe At least 10 people have been killed in Jos following a clash between Nigerian security forces and armed Fulani herdsmen on Saturday. A spokesman for the military Special Task Force, Salisu Mustapha, told Reuters his men engaged the Fulani herdsman, a migrant community, after they attacked local indigenous communities. But a spokesman for... Read More

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Boko Haram: Special task force bans use of tricycles after 9pm in Jos

8 kidnapped victims rescued, suspects arrested in Plateau

100 militants killed in Plateau – Special Task Force

Terrible: 48 people killed in fresh Plateau clashes

Anarchy: Gunmen kill dozens, burn houses down in Plateau – Police

Gunmen go on rampage, kill 12 cows in Plateau

There is no cover-up on Ribadu Report – Abati

A nation at war: More villages razed in Plateau

64 killed, 50 burnt to their death: The weekend of Sorrow and Blood on the Plateau

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Fulani herdsmen and the Special Task Force clash in Jos killing about 10 people

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